A critical and detailed study of selected doctrines of the Christian faith, dealing with such subjects as Scripture, the Trinity, Christology, pnematology, creation and providence. Particular attention is given to the biblical foundations and historical development of each doctrine, to the relation between the various doctrines, and to the contemporary interpretation and application of the doctrines.

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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)

Pre-requisites

Co-requisites

Prohibited Combinations

Other requirements

None

Information for Visiting Students

Pre-requisites

Visiting students should usually have completed at least one introductory level Divinity/Religious Studies course at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. Only University/College level courses will be considered in this connection.

In order to pass this course, students must obtain a minimum of 40% in both the coursework (combined mark) and the degree exam.

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Exam Information

Exam Diet

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Hours & Minutes

Main Exam Diet S1 (December)

2:00

Resit Exam Diet (August)

2:00

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, students will have:
(1) understood the key dimensions of the core doctrines studied in the course;
(2) engaged critically with different theological construals of these doctrines;
(3) perceived the relationships between these doctrines in systematic theology;
(4) explored a number of core theological texts from across theological traditions;
(5) demonstrated an ability to identify key terms and their meanings;
(6) demonstrated good judgement about how to judge the relative importance of items on course bibliographies.